Abbas Lokhandwala, MD
NPI 1750316279 · Nephrology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Abbas Lokhandwala, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1750316279).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1750316279
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K0902 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
941 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 333 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 192 | $125 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 147 | $69 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 95 | $278 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 92 | $168 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 82 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 100 | 30 |
| Furosemide | 91 | 32 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 62 | 19 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 38 | 14 |
| Clonidine Hcl | 37 | 12 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 32 | 12 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 31 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$284 across 14 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-12
- Last updated
- 2012-10-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Abbas Lokhandwala's NPI number?
- Abbas Lokhandwala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750316279, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Abbas Lokhandwala's specialty?
- Abbas Lokhandwala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Abbas Lokhandwala located?
- Abbas Lokhandwala's practice location on file with NPPES is 17202 Red Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77090-2647.
- What is Abbas Lokhandwala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Abbas Lokhandwala is (281) 895-6255.
- Does Abbas Lokhandwala accept Medicare?
- Abbas Lokhandwala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Abbas Lokhandwala's NPI active?
- Yes — Abbas Lokhandwala's NPI (1750316279) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-10-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.